Family Tax Credits

We're working to protect and improve family tax credits that can boost the earnings of low-wage workers and help parents meet child care and other expenses. We also conduct an annual tax credits outreach campaign to help families get the credits they deserve.

Highlights

Fact Sheet | Tax Credits Q&A

March 4, 2013

Get detailed information about each of the federal tax credits including the Earned Income Tax Credit,  the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Making Work Pay Credit.

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Fact Sheet | 2013 Supplement to Making Care Less Taxing: Improving State Child and Dependent Care Tax Provisions

March 8, 2013

This memorandum summarizes changes to state and federal child and dependent care tax provisions that took effect or were enacted in 2012.

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Fact Sheet | Frequently Asked Questions About Refundable Family Tax Credits

December 13, 2012

A number of refundable tax provisions that help working families, including the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), were improved and expanded in 2001, 2003, and 2009. These credits, and their improvements, help millions of low- and moderate-income families work their way out of poverty, but the improvements are currently set to expire at the end of 2012.

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More Resources

Fact Sheet | Sample Letter to the Editor

October 22, 2012

This sample letter to the editor can be used as a template for writing letters to local newspapers about important tax credits available to families.

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Fact Sheet | Sample Public Service Announcement Script

October 22, 2012

Spread the word about tax credits by encouraging local media outlets to run PSAs about the family tax credits. Download the sample public service announcement script for details.

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Fact Sheet | Use Social Media to Get the Word Out

October 22, 2012

This PDF offers tips and suggestions for using Facebook and Twitter to spread the word about tax credits.

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Fact Sheet | What to Bring to a VITA/ TCE/Tax-Aide Site

October 22, 2012

This checklist outlines the items individuals seeking tax preparation assistance must bring to a VITA, TCE, or Tax-Aide site.

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Fact Sheet | Sample Newsletter Article

October 22, 2012

Spread the word about valuable tax credits by running an article in your organization's newsletter. Take a look at our sample newsletter article to learn how.

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